Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Today's Gift
Choosing to participate actively in our own lives ushers in joy and sometimes fear. We are energized by our conscious involvement; making thoughtful choices regarding our development heightens our sense of well-being. But occasionally we may fear potential failure. About as frequently, we may fear probable success.
Not every day do we want the responsibility for our lives; but we have it. On occasion we only want the loving arms of a caretaker. The beauty of our lives at this time is that we do have a caretaker at our beck and call, a caretaker who has demonstrated repeatedly a concern for our safety, a caretaker who will help us shoulder every responsibility we face.
Clearly, our coming to this program shows that we have chosen to act responsibly. And just as clearly, every day that we ask for the guidance to live to the best of our abilities, we will be helped to accomplish the tasks right for us in this stage of our lives.
Sanity
“Sanity” is defined as “soundness of mind.” Yet no alcoholic, soberly analyzing
their destructive behavior, whether the destruction fell on the dining-room
furniture or their own moral fiber, can claim “soundness of mind” for themself.
Therefore, Step Two is the rallying point for all of us.
Whether agnostic, atheist, or former believer, we can stand together on this Step.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 33
Thought to Ponder
It's never too late to be what I might have been.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F A I T H = Facing An Inner Truth Heals
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
You have the power
Self-control is one of the greatest skills I've learned. --Jim Burns
Most of us assume we have mastered self-control by now. And perhaps we have. A good test is to monitor how we respond to a nagging spouse or a disrespectful postman or vile-mouthed teenager. Do instances such as these make us angry or resentful? If so, we aren't exerting adequate self-control. Letting another's behavior, no matter how petty, disturb our inner peace means we aren't in control of ourselves. But we can be. There is still time to learn how, and most of us have all the time we need.
Why is self-control so valuable? Getting agitated feels good sometimes. We may think it's superior to boredom. But in truth, losing control of our emotions means we are always in the control of someone else. That too often means we are on a rollercoaster of ups and downs that exhaust us. Illness can even result. Another benefit of self-control is that we can lessen the turmoil around us, rather than add to it. The impact of any action or thought or quiet response is never ending. It's quite analogous to the pebble skipped across the pond. We are making subtle contributions to the world around us whether we are conscious of it or not. Let's be more careful of our input.
I will consider my input in all situations carefully today. What someone else does need not determine my actions.
From the book Keepers of the Wisdom ©
From: Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Thought for the Day http://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/thought-for-the-day
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Twenty-Four Hours a Day
Keep It Simple
I have a clear choice between life and death, between reality and fantasy, between health and sickness. I have to become responsible--responsible for mistakes as well as accomplishments. --Eileen Mayhew
I have a clear choice between life and death, between reality and fantasy, between health and sickness. I have to become responsible--responsible for mistakes as well as accomplishments. --Eileen Mayhew
Choosing to participate actively in our own lives ushers in joy and sometimes fear. We are energized by our conscious involvement; making thoughtful choices regarding our development heightens our sense of well-being. But occasionally we may fear potential failure. About as frequently, we may fear probable success.
Not every day do we want the responsibility for our lives; but we have it. On occasion we only want the loving arms of a caretaker. The beauty of our lives at this time is that we do have a caretaker at our beck and call, a caretaker who has demonstrated repeatedly a concern for our safety, a caretaker who will help us shoulder every responsibility we face.
Clearly, our coming to this program shows that we have chosen to act responsibly. And just as clearly, every day that we ask for the guidance to live to the best of our abilities, we will be helped to accomplish the tasks right for us in this stage of our lives.
Action for the Day: All I have to do is make the right choices. I will always know which they are, when I ask for guidance.
From: Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums Daily Recovery Readings - http://www.bluidkiti.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
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One Day At A Time
Sanity
“Sanity” is defined as “soundness of mind.” Yet no alcoholic, soberly analyzing
their destructive behavior, whether the destruction fell on the dining-room
furniture or their own moral fiber, can claim “soundness of mind” for themself.
Therefore, Step Two is the rallying point for all of us.
Whether agnostic, atheist, or former believer, we can stand together on this Step.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 33
Thought to Ponder
It's never too late to be what I might have been.
AA-related 'Alconym'
F A I T H = Facing An Inner Truth Heals
From: AA Thought for the Day (courtesy AA-Alive.net)
Excerpt of The Daily Motivator
You have the power
by Ralph Marston
You have the power to make another person thankful to be alive. Today, make use of that power.
You have the power to transform challenge into achievement. Your efforts can utilize fleeting time to create lasting value.
You have the power to instill hope in situations where there is nothing but despair. You can shine the light of kindness into lives that are filled with pain.
You have the power to lift others out of loneliness. You have the power to understand someone whom no one else understands.
You have the power to make a positive difference in this world on this day. In a small way, in a big way, in your own way, make that difference.
There are things you know you can do, things you truly yearn to do, to lift life higher. Go ahead today, and make good use of the power you have for positive purpose.
You have the power to make another person thankful to be alive. Today, make use of that power.
You have the power to transform challenge into achievement. Your efforts can utilize fleeting time to create lasting value.
You have the power to instill hope in situations where there is nothing but despair. You can shine the light of kindness into lives that are filled with pain.
You have the power to lift others out of loneliness. You have the power to understand someone whom no one else understands.
You have the power to make a positive difference in this world on this day. In a small way, in a big way, in your own way, make that difference.
There are things you know you can do, things you truly yearn to do, to lift life higher. Go ahead today, and make good use of the power you have for positive purpose.
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